MYRModel Year Report

1994 Cadillac Eldorado

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1994 Cadillac Eldorado
RENDERED 2026-11-01T14:49:02.404Z

Only 10 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

Only 10 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

How is this computed?

Complaints
10

Too few to rank

Recalls
2

Campaigns on file for 1994

Investigations
2

Opened by NHTSA

Top problem
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Not enough data

Complaints per year

1982: 1 complaint 1982 1983: 1 complaint 1984: 0 complaints 1985: 3 complaints 1985 1986: 0 complaints 1987: 0 complaints 1988: 2 complaints 1988 1989: 2 complaints 1990: 3 complaints 1991: 2 complaints 1991 1992: 5 complaints 1993: 5 complaints 1994: 10 complaints 1994 10 1995: 29 complaints 1996: 59 complaints 1997: 59 complaints 1997 1998: 16 complaints 1999: 12 complaints 2000: 23 complaints 2000 2001: 18 complaints 2002: 10 complaints
1982: 1 complaint 1982 1983: 1 complaint 1984: 0 complaints 1984 1985: 3 complaints 1986: 0 complaints 1986 1987: 0 complaints 1988: 2 complaints 1988 1989: 2 complaints 1990: 3 complaints 1990 1991: 2 complaints 1992: 5 complaints 1992 1993: 5 complaints 1994: 10 complaints 1994 10 1995: 29 complaints 1996: 59 complaints 1996 1997: 59 complaints 1998: 16 complaints 1998 1999: 12 complaints 2000: 23 complaints 2000 2001: 18 complaints 2002: 10 complaints 2002
1982: 1 complaint 1982 1983: 1 complaint 1983 1984: 0 complaints 1984 1985: 3 complaints 1985 1986: 0 complaints 1986 1987: 0 complaints 1987 1988: 2 complaints 1988 1989: 2 complaints 1989 1990: 3 complaints 1990 1991: 2 complaints 1991 1992: 5 complaints 1992 1993: 5 complaints 1993 1994: 10 complaints 1994 10 1995: 29 complaints 1995 1996: 59 complaints 1996 1997: 59 complaints 1997 1998: 16 complaints 1998 1999: 12 complaints 1999 2000: 23 complaints 2000 2001: 18 complaints 2001 2002: 10 complaints 2002

1994: 10 complaints

View as data table
YearComplaints
19800
19810
19821
19831
19840
19853
19860
19870
19882
19892
19903
19912
19925
19935
199410
199529
199659
199759
199816
199912
200023
200118
200210

Known problem areas

Only 10 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

Power train

3 of 10 total reports mention: power train, most commonly citing automatic transmission.

Show complaint excerpts

Rear main seal leak after 70K miles. Will require over $4K due to engine needing to be removed.

NHTSA ODI report, 2016-04-09

Transmission failed after 60K miles and needed to be rebuilt.

NHTSA ODI report, 2016-04-09

Vehicle speed control

2 of 10 total reports mention: vehicle speed control.

Tires

2 of 10 total reports mention: tires, most commonly citing tread/belt.

Service brakes

1 of 10 total reports mentions: service brakes, most commonly citing hydraulic.

Seat belts

1 of 10 total reports mentions: seat belts, most commonly citing retractor.

Show complaint excerpts

The consumer noticed that the driver's seat belt does not retract properly. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for inspection, and mechanic determined that the seat belt needed to be replaced.

NHTSA ODI report, 2004-07-16

Safety timeline

2 recalls · 2 investigations · oldest first

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    1993-10-15Vehicle speed control93V164000 The throttle cable can become disengaged from the retaining bracket.

    Remedy: Inspect throttle cables to ensure the throttle control cable is fully seated in the retaining bracket and install a cable tie strap to secure the cable in its correct seat.

    Check if this car was fixed →

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    1994-02-07SQClosed 1994-03-21 Brake light switch
  3. I
    1994-07-14Preliminary evaluationClosed 1994-09-16 Engine compartment fires
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    1994-09-13Equipment94V158000 If the air conditioner compressor clutch assembly contacts the auxiliary engine oil cooler out hose, the hose may wear through allowing engine oil to leak in the engine compartment.

    Remedy: Dealers will install a tie strap to retain the auxiliary engine oil cooler outlet hose to the auxiliary engine oil cooler inlet hose at the bottom of the radiator assuring adequate clearance of the…

    Check if this car was fixed →

Buy-smart checklist

1994 Cadillac Eldorado — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Power train: 3 reports on file for this year.
  • Vehicle speed control: 2 reports on file for this year.
  • Tires: 2 reports on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 93V164000 · Vehicle speed control
  • Recall 94V158000 · Equipment
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

FAQ

Is the 1994 Cadillac Eldorado reliable?
There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.
What are the most common problems with the 1994 Cadillac Eldorado?
The most-reported component is power train, accounting for 30% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 1994 Cadillac Eldorado have?
2 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-10-31 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.